This burial ground was established in 1875 to serve
the pioneer Jewish settlers of
Corpus Christi, 55 years before the formal organization of a Jewish
congregation in the area.
Earlier burials had been in the nearest Jewish cemetery, located at Gonzales, (140
mi. N).
This land was deeded by Captain Richard King, founder of the noted King Ranch.
David Hirsch and
Emmanuel Morris, who acted as trustees for the Hebrew Benevolent Association,
organized the cemetery.
Both are buried here.

The earliest marked grave is that of Helena Henry, who died
in 1878, the infant daughter of Paul and Frederika
Henry. Also
buried at this site are all the members of the Richman family,
victims of a destructive 1919 hurricane.

Prominent early residents of Corpus Christi interred here include
Grocer Julius Henry, who served as city alderman and postmaster; business
and civic leaders Charles and Sarah H. Weil; Civil War veteran and merchant
M. Lichtenstein; and Simon Gugenheim, a successful
area businessman and philanthropist.

In 1961 Temple Beth El assumed control of the cemetery. Still in use, it
reflects
the proud heritage of the area's Jewish community.
1981.Added
by: Laura
Martínez

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